Cellular (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cellular is a 2004 action thriller directed by David R. Ellis, starring Chris Evans and Kim Basinger. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $57.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- David R. Ellis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cellular About?
The premise of Cellular without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dangerous terrorist faces a life-altering crisis when she discovers she is pregnant. As her due date nears, she grapples with a moral dilemma while still being tasked with a mission to cause chaos and destruction. The unexpected pregnancy forces her to question her path and confront the consequences of her actions amidst the deadly plot.
Cellular Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cell phone
- telephone terror
- police
- violence
- home invasion
- race against time
- psychopath
- female police officer
- belt as restraint
- day spa
- safe deposit box
- fire alarm
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- artery slitting
- bleed out
- video recording
- cell phone video
- housekeeper
- ringing telephone
- brachial artery
- child in jeopardy
- woman in jeopardy
- family in jeopardy
- villainess
- husband
- woman
- young
- man
- distress signal
- eyewitness
- witness to a crime
- police sergeant
- desk sergeant
- witness to a murder
- escape
- high school teacher
- biology teacher
- cell phone store
- remade
- walkie talkie
- swimming pool
- one day timespan
- chase
- construction site
- foot chase
- blood
- blood splatter
- shot in the chest
- shot in the back
- shot to death
- shot in the leg
Cellular Cast
Chris Evans leads the cast, with Kim Basinger. Directed by David R. Ellis.
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Director David R. Ellis
Cellular Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cellular 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 64% User score
See on TMDB
Cellular Plot Summary
What happens in Cellular from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this gripping action thriller, the narrative begins with Jessica Martin, a passionate high school biology teacher, as she prepares her young son Ricky for school. The peaceful morning takes a tragic turn when Jessica returns home, only to be ambushed by masked attackers who break in through the back door. In a shocking twist, they murder her housemaid and take Jessica hostage, locking her away in the attic of their hideout. The gang leader, Ethan, seals her fate by destroying the only means of communication—a telephone, ensuring she cannot call for help.
Full summary
The whole story of Cellular, scene by scene
Cellular Box Office & Budget
Cellular grossed $57.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $32 million came from the US and Canada and $25.7 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.7M
2.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $32M
- International
- $25.7M
- Budget
- $25M
Cellular Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cellular.
How Well Do You Know Cellular?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the profession of Jessica Martin?
Cellular Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “保持通话” and “Celular”.
- Also known as
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- 保持通话
- Celular
- Final Call - Wenn er auflegt, muss sie sterben
- Ölüm Hattı
- Сотовый
- Final Call
- Ligação de Alto Risco
- Komórka
- Мобилна връзка
- 一线声机
- Mobil
- Τελευταία Κλήση
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- סלולר
- Celularul
- セルラー
- Celular: Um Grito de Socorro
- 셀룰러
- Le Cellulaire
- Стільниковий
- สัญญาณเป็น สัญญาณตาย
- Celular: Llamada desesperada
- 玩命手機
- موبایل
- 駁命來電
- Bắt Cóc
- الهاتف
- Mobitel
- Livsfarlig anrop
- सेल्यूलर
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Cellular FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cellular, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cellular?
Cellular runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Cellular released?
Cellular was released on September 10, 2004.
Who directed Cellular?
Cellular was directed by David R. Ellis.
More films by David R. Ellis Who is in the cast of Cellular?
Cellular stars Chris Evans and Kim Basinger.
How much did Cellular make at the box office?
Cellular grossed $57.7 million worldwide ($32 million domestic, $25.7 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Cellular rated?
Cellular has 60 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Cellular have a post-credit scene?
No. Cellular has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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